Natio

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Skincare and cosmetics

Founded in Melbourne, Australia in 1993 by Max and Vivienne Ross. Products are manufactured in Australia by Ross Cosmetics, an Australian owned company which was set up by Max's grandfather.

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Natio Pty Ltd
Cruelty free company This company has either signed PETA's statement of assurance or provided a statement verifying that they do not conduct or commission any animal tests. Source: PETA (2018) Australian Packaging Covenant signatory Signatory to the Australian Packaging Covenant, a voluntary agreement to encourage waste minimisation. Source: Australian Packaging Covenant (2020)		Underpaying workers In 2012 Natio's manufacturer, Ross Cosmetics, was locked in a dispute with its workers over wages. Around 60 workers went on strike, demanding a 3.5% pay rise over the following year. Source: The Guardian (2012) Sustainability claims On its website this company claims that its products are free from microbeads and nanoparticles. Natio products are cruelty-free, mostly vegan and about 90% are made in Australia. Source: company website (2020)

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